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Home My WebLink AboutUS-WA-5107 - Consent Mod LetterDocusignnveIope10:1Cl87479-47A243A3-A2AD-9S6964A3ED08Vl3-SlAssets,LLCc/u‘.erhc.dBridgeRhIi,LLC22%AtlanticAc,Suite310OLirayBach,Florida33444verticalbrktoeEmit):t4ler.gordol)(averticiiIiridgtcornAugustii,2025SentViaFedEx:883468836329Cm’ofBremerton3456thStreetsuite100Bremerton,Washington,98337Re:ConsenttoModificationsVBSiteID:US-WA-5107VBSiteName:ForestRidgeSiteAddress:31001st.Street,BremertonWA,98312DearCityofBremerton:yB-SIAssets,LLC,aDelawarelimitedliabilitycompany(“VerticalBridge’)isthecurrenttenantunderthatcertainOptionandLeaseAgreement,datedDecember4,2018(the“Lease”),withCityofBremerton,(“Landlord”).VerticalBridgeintendstomodifytheexistingimprovementsonthepremises(“Modifications’)undertheAgreementonoraroundSeptember11,2025.ThescopeofworkforsuchModificationsissetforthonScljssjukJattachedtothisletter(“ScopeofWork”).Totheextentsuchconsentisrequired,underthetermsoutlinedintheLease,pleasecountersignthisletterandreturnintheself-addressedenvelopeenclosed,orsendascannedcopyviaemailto,tyler.gordonvenicalbtidgc.com.yB-SIAssets,LLCc/oVerticalBridgeREIT,LLC22WAtlanticAye,Suite310DefrayBeach,Florida33444Attention:GeneralCounselRef:US-WA-5107Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactmeattykr.gordon(gvenicalbridge.comor561-437-3720.VeryTrulyYours,r—sivnedby:ItfrAl3?lOA5C43EiyeronionAgreedandacknowledgedbyLandlord:By:_ _ _ _ ____________ _ _ _ _ _Name:__ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __ _ __ __Tide:_ _ ____________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __Date:____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____Tim BarkerDirector of Parks and RecreationOctober 21, 2025 Page 1 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Vertical Bridge Request for Site Modifications for T-Mobile at Forest Ridge Park Background On October 14, 2025 I received an email from Melinda Monroe at City of Bremerton. She forwarded a request from Tyler Gordon, Asset Manager at Vertical Bridge, regarding modifications to the T- Mobile equipment on Vertical Bridge’s monopole at Forest Ridge Park on City property. A technical data sheet was attached. It was prepared by Brooks Langdon of Tower Engineering Professionals (TEP), the firm that will do the site work. I was asked to evaluate the request and make observations and recommendations. I requested additional information about the proposed modifications. On October 15 I received two additional documents: 1. The Project Description, prepared by Andrew Berglund, P.E., of TEP. 2. The Job Summary, prepared by Vertical Bridge. On October 16 I reviewed the lease and the provided documentation to familiarize myself with the requested modifications. On October 17 I traveled to Bremerton and did a site walk at Forest Ridge Park to: 1. Observe existing conditions, 2. Compare them to the lease, and 3. Compare them to the requested modifications. Analysis of the Requested Modifications A simplified description of the work to be performed: TEP will remove some of T-Mobile’s antennas and radios, re-sectorize the site, and install some new radios. Radios, as used here, refers to electronic devices that are combination transmitters and receivers. The purpose of the work is to upgrade the 5G capabilities at the site. The new radios will provide increased bandwidth to residents in the area, and allow for more simultaneous connections to T- Mobile’s voice and data networks. The total number of antennas at the top of the monopole will be reduced by this modification, but there are two factors to keep in mind: 1. Fewer antennas at a height of 150 feet isn’t likely to be noticed by residents. 2. More antennas will almost certainly be added at a later date, so this reduction should be viewed as temporary and incidental. Page 2 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Analysis of the Communications Site (site walk) The site has been modified since the original drawings were provided in the lease, signed by Vertical Bridge’s CEO on November 19, 2018. Specifically, a concrete pad has been added on the south side of the monopole (the side closest to the City’s reservoir), and equipment belonging to Dish Network has been installed on the pad. The concrete pad and equipment were not present at the last site inspection on June 3, 2021. Appendix A provides more details of this installation. The Dish Network installation is no impediment to the current request for modifications. The City’s lease with Vertical Bridge requires that Vertical Bridge reserve space on the tower (monopole) for the City’s use. The designated vertical space is from 80 feet to 90 feet above ground level. During the site walk on October 17, 2025, I observed that the space from 80 to 90 feet is still free and clear. Further, the requested modifications will not obstruct or interfere with this reserved space. Recommendation I recommend that the City of Bremerton approve the request by Vertical Bridge to modify the installation of T-Mobile’s equipment at Forest Ridge Park for the following reasons: 1. The modifications may rightly be termed improvements, and will benefit the residents by providing improved voice communications and Internet services. 2. The modifications have been properly engineered and are in accordance with industry best practice. 3. A structural analysis was performed by Vertical Bridge’s Engineering Department on September 9, 2025. This recent structural analysis confirms the safety of the requested modifications. There are no negative implications for the physical integrity of the monopole. 4. The requested modifications don’t interfere in any way with the City’s reserved space on the monopole. The City’s interests are unaffected. Prepared by: Bob Young October 19, 2025 FIFO Networks bobyoung@fifonetworks.com Phone (206) 465-2422 Page 3 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Appendix A Dish Network Installation During the site walk on October 17, 2025, I observed that new equipment has been installed at the Vertical Bridge communications site at Forest Ridge Park. Specifically, equipment has been added that belongs to Dish Network. This isn’t entirely surprising, because the mobile phone division of Dish Network has a sharing agreement with T-Mobile, and T-Mobile already leases space here from Vertical Bridge. The lease between the City and Vertical Bridge states: Paragraph 3(b) “There shall be no revenue share fee. However, Tenant's right to sublet, consistent with this Agreement, shall be contingent upon: Tenant furnishing City with a copy of each proposed sublease and City approval thereof,..” The City isn’t required to make me aware of all requests for site modifications or subleases, but frequently does. Since this site modification/sublease was unknown to me, I thought it would be worthwhile to make sure the City was aware. Figure 1: Closeup of Labeled Equipment Page 4 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Figure 2: Dish Network Sign on Fence Page 5 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Figure 3: Unlabeled Drawing The current Project Description provided by Vertical Bridge and TEP shows the Dish Network equipment on a concrete pad on the south side of the tower (closest to the Bremerton Reservoir). However, the equipment is not labeled to show ownership or lessee. Page 6 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Figure 4: Exhibit 2 from the Lease The original site sketch shows the T-Mobile installation and space for future expansion, but doesn’t indicate installation plans for the space between the tower and the reservoir, where the Dish Network equipment is located. Page 7 of 7 FIFO Networks Phone 206-465-2422 https://fifonetworks.com Figure 5: Dish Network Equipment Installation The Dish Network equipment and the concrete pad were not present during the last site inspection on June 3, 2021.This picture was taken on October 17, 2025.